Intro - Along the way we have seen that Joseph is a type of the Lord Jesus. Among many other things, he was especially loved by his father, despised by his brothers, misunderstood and mistreated. But when the time was right. he was suddenly exalted to the 2nd Ruler of the land under Pharoah. Now he has the means and influence to save many lives. We see him giving special care to provide for his own family.

• He Prepared His Family - 46: 31-34



• For living in a Strange Land - Vs. 31-32



• For living as a Seperate People - Vs. 33-34



• He Presented His Family - 47: 1-10



• Pharaoh's Curiosity - Vs 3,8



• Pharaoh's Generosity - Vs. 5-8



• He Places His Family - v. 11a



• He Provided For His Family - Vs. 11b-12



• Best of the Land - 11b



• Bread for their labor - v. 12

Conc. - Just as Joseph cared for his family, Jesus cares and provides for HIs family, the church. Are you Trusting Him?...Thankful?...Loyal?...